Elementary Education Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Elementary Education Teacher creates a flexible instructional program and classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates them to develop foundational skills, attitudes, and knowledge according to their abilities, and builds positive relationships with parents and staff. The teacher delivers elementary instruction using the adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities, adapts instruction to pupil needs, evaluates academic and social progress, and supports a safe, orderly, and respectful learning environment. The role also includes student supervision during assigned work hours, participation in school improvement, and maintaining professional competence. Alternative work-site arrangements may be required during a health crisis or other disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to district determination and supervisor guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education in the appropriate subject or subjects, or Alternative Teaching Certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and perform other required duties.
Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and by telephone.
Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
May periodically need to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Teach subjects including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music, in accordance with the adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and subject matter specified by state law and district administrative regulations and procedures.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to pupil needs and identified objectives.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of instructional time.
Use grading practices that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards that support a functional classroom learning environment, treating pupils with respect and dignity.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress and the school program.
Interact positively and professionally with pupils, staff, and parents.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
Participate actively in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday, which may include cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, and hallway monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow alternative work-site expectations and guidelines if required during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings.